{"product_id":"new-kikuchi-guitars-custom-bass-5st-wine-red-横浜店","title":"【new】Kikuchi Guitars \/ Custom Bass 5st Wine Red【GIB Yokohama】","description":"Kikuchi Guitars is a new high brand by Yoshiyuki Kikuchi (and Ocata International), who has earned the trust of many professional bassists, especially for his work with Sadowsky.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis model is based on the well-known JB style, and is a refinement of his work to date, but with a more modern bass feel.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe body is chambered depending on the wood, with special emphasis on the weight.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn this case, the body is African mahogany.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe chambered body is made of African mahogany, and the weight is reduced by the chambered process.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe neck is made of roasted maple.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis is also known as thermo wood, which means that the oil and moisture inside the wood have been adjusted by a special high-temperature treatment.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt was originally used as a building material for saunas in Finland, and was put to practical use in guitars and basses by Sago in the Kansai region.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eInstruments made from this wood seem to have a cushy playing feel, as if years have passed since they were made.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe fingerboard is made of beautiful Indian rosewood.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe PU is a split coil type, manufactured by DiMarzio.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis is similar to the Sadowsky Metroline when it was made in Japan.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhat makes it unique is that it is low noise and trebly.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePassive pickups for 5-string JBs often do not have the treble of 4-string JBs.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSuch a point is not felt to be lacking here. It is attractive.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe preamp is a custom type designed by EMG especially for this model.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt is a simple spec that boosts bass and treble only.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis fits perfectly as it should.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhen boosted, the peak of the mid-range concave is exquisite, and the bass seems to tighten up in a stylish manner.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eYet, it does not lose its bass-like character and retains a beautiful overtone feel.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis is an eloquent example of what boosting with a 2-band EQ can do.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eControls are volume, balancer, tone (preamp bypass with push\/pull SW), treble\/bass.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe string height is extremely low at shipping, and even in that state the strings swing widely, with no odd glitches in all positions.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe precision around the neck, which has always been particularly appreciated, is excellent, and the quality of the neck is well demonstrated.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe neck shape is a little flat and thin.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt feels like a trendy shape for a 5-string JB in recent years.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOne of the factors that makes the difference between 4-string and 5-string JBs is the difference in neck mass.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe neck is thinner and narrower, and this design makes it feel less like a 5-string bass in a good way.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt is characterized by an extremely fast speedy playing feel.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eYet, it also has a sufficient amount of bass, and is finished with a trebly sound rich in overtones.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis is a supreme piece of bass guitar that was made possible only because Mr. Kikuchi makes basses in the modern age.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWe are now looking forward to his next work.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAccessories: Original case\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e [New]  \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eText: Shunsuke Saga\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eShips in a sturdy cardboard box.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWill be packed with hard cardboard box.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ewill be packed with hard cardboard box.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWe do ship internationally.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eContact Info\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eContact Info\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLINE : vwj2699r\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWeChat : s_saga\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eemail : info@bassick.jp\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTEL : 045 534 7133\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e","brand":"Bass Shop Geek IN Box","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40657679548525,"sku":null,"price":6833.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0044\/5625\/1510\/files\/Ki3178-1-1.jpg?v=1686383705","url":"https:\/\/bassshop-gib.com\/zh-hans\/products\/new-kikuchi-guitars-custom-bass-5st-wine-red-%e6%a8%aa%e6%b5%9c%e5%ba%97","provider":"Bass Shop Geek IN Box","version":"1.0","type":"link"}